Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon whole cloves (about 6–8 cloves)
• 2 cups (500 ml) water
• 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• Lemon slice (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Boil the Water

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

Step 2: Add the Cloves

Add the whole cloves (and cinnamon stick if using).

Step 3: Simmer

Reduce the heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes.

Step 4: Strain

Pour the tea through a fine strainer into a mug.

Step 5: Serve

Add honey or a slice of lemon if desired, and enjoy warm.

Important Safety Tips

• Drink clove tea in moderation. Large amounts of cloves or clove oil may cause side effects.
• People taking blood-thinning medications should speak with their healthcare provider before regularly consuming large amounts of cloves, as cloves may increase the risk of bleeding.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a healthcare professional before using concentrated herbal remedies.
• Clove tea is not a treatment for chronic diseases, infections, obesity, or aging, and it should not replace prescribed medications or professional medical care.

When enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle, clove tea is a fragrant, antioxidant-rich beverage that can be a pleasant addition to your daily routine, but its benefits should be viewed realistically and not as a miracle cure.